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Cindy Myers

Cummins 2006-2009

(CM849 & CM2100A)

Quick Start Guide

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Cummins 2006-2009

(CM849 & CM2100A)

Quick Start Guide

© 2011 EFILive Limited All rights reserved

First published 14 February 2011

Revised 08 April 2016

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Cummins 2006-09 Quick Start

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Contents

Contents .......................................................................................................................... 1

Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 2

Additional Support Resources ......................................................................................... 2

Software Version Overview ............................................................................................. 2

CSP5 – Cummins Switchable Programming .................................................................... 2

Reading an ECM ............................................................................................................. 3

EFILive Scan and Tune ................................................................................................ 3

FlashScan V2 ............................................................................................................... 5

AutoCal ........................................................................................................................ 5

RSA Digital Signature ...................................................................................................... 6

Editing a Tune File ........................................................................................................... 7

Licensing Requirements ................................................................................................ 10

Dodge Cummins Tuning Option Enabled ................................................................... 10

VIN Licensing ............................................................................................................. 11

Flashing the ECM .......................................................................................................... 12

EFILive Scan and Tune .............................................................................................. 12

FlashScan V2 ............................................................................................................. 14

AutoCal ...................................................................................................................... 15

Setting up FlashScan V2/AutoCal for Reading, Flashing and Logging using V8 Scan and Tune ....................................................................................................................... 16

BBL (Black Box Logging) Configuration ..................................................................... 16

BBR & BBF (Black Box Reading and Flashing) Configuration ................................... 17

Switchable Tune Configuration .................................................................................. 18

Quick Setup................................................................................................................ 19

Data Logging with V7.5 Scan Tool................................................................................. 20



Introduction

This document is intended to assist new EFILive customers with the basic operations and steps necessary to work with the 2006-2009 5.9L & 6.7L Cummins supported vehicles. For customers already familiar with existing vehicle support most of the document contents will be familiar to you already.

Additional Support Resources

If after reviewing this guide further assistance is required please contact the EFILive Authorised Reseller from whom you purchased your product. They are your first point of contact for EFILive support related inquiries.

If your question is in relation to the actual tuning of your vehicle (i.e. how to gain performance, economy etc.) then please ask these questions on the EFILive Forum (http://forum.efilive.com/). EFILive does not provide support or assistance for the actual tuning of any supported vehicles.

Software Version Overview

EFILive presently has two major software versions (V8 and V7) that service different parts of the tuning and scanning process. The V8 software is undergoing significant development and will eventually supersede V7 entirely for FlashScan V2 customers. For the moment, however, both versions are required.

The following is a brief view of the activities that are performed with the different software versions:

Software Version Purpose

V8 Reads CM849, and CM2100A Dodge Cummins ECM’s.

Flashes CM849, CM2100A, CM2200, CM2350B Dodge Cummins ECM’s

Maintaining the bootblock and firmware versions on the EFILive FlashScan V2 and AutoCal devices.

Configuration of FlashScan V2 and AutoCal devices for CSP5 tune switching and EDA data loggiing

Standalone logging to FlashScan / Autocal.

V7 Modifications to the ECM calibration are made using the V7 Tune Tool application. The modified calibration is then flashed into the ECM (again using V8).

Pass-thru logging of real time data from the vehicle is done using the V7 Scan Tool application.

CSP5 – Cummins Switchable Programming

EFILive's CSP custom operating systems for the Cummins ECM‘s allows customers to be able to switch 'on the fly' between multiple tunes, all stored in the ECM's flash memory. Refer to the specific user guide for your controller for detailed instructions on how to upgrade your operating system.

Cummins 5p9L CM849 CSP5 User Guide.pdf

Cummins 6p7L CM2100A CSP5 User Guide.pdf

http://forum.efilive.com/

http://download.efilive.com/Tutorials/PDF/Cummins%205p9L%20CM849%20CSP5%20User%20Guide.pdf

http://download.efilive.com/Tutorials/PDF/Cummins%206p7L%20CM2100A%20CSP5%20User%20Guide.pdf



Reading an ECM

Dodge Cummins ECM reading is supported by;

1. EFILive Scan and Tune software (V8 software). 2. FlashScan V2. 3. AutoCal.

EFILive Scan and Tune

Follow these steps to read the selected controller using EFILive Scan and Tune software.

1. Connect your FlashScan V2 or AutoCal device to your PC and vehicle. 2. Turn the vehicle ignition to the On or Accessory position (vehicle must not be

cranked/running when reading). 3. Open the EFILive Scan and Tune application.

4. Click on the [F3: Tune] menu and select the [F2: Read] menu option.

In the Controllers: field either select Auto Detect, or right click on the controller

box to use the dropdown list to select the correct controller type. A picture of the currently selected controller is shown to assist in identification.



5. Click the Read button to initiate the read operation.

While the ECM is reading an Elapsed time indicator, an Estimated Time Remaining indicator, and a Progress bar will display detailing the Read progress.

6. When the read process is complete a countdown timer will be shown. When prompted perform the following actions:

a. Turn the vehicle ignition Off. b. Click on the Start button to begin the countdown timer. c. DO NOT turn the vehicle ignition on until the countdown timer

expires. This time is critical to allow the ECM to perform internal functions after a read operation.

7. [F3: Calibration] summary is displayed after the countdown time is complete. 8. Save the tune file.

NOTE: If this is your vehicle's stock calibration, you should ensure you make a backup of this file in case you ever need to return the vehicle to stock.



FlashScan V2

Follow these steps to read the selected controller using FlashScan V2.

1. Setup FlashScan V2 for BBX features if not already setup. 2. Connect your FlashScan V2 device to your vehicle.

3. Turn the vehicle ignition to the On or Accessory position (vehicle must not be cranked/running when reading).

4. Navigate to the F2 Tune Tool -> F1 Tuning -> F1 Read Tune menu option. 5. Select correct controller type from BBX configured controllers. 6. Click the OK button to initiate the read operation.

AutoCal

Follow these steps to read the selected controller using AutoCal.

1. Install AutoCal configuration files provided by your Tuner if not already setup. 2. Connect your AutoCal device to your vehicle.

3. Turn the vehicle ignition to the On or Accessory position (vehicle must not be cranked/running when reading).

4. Navigate using the arrow keys to the Read menu option. 5. Select the correct controller type from the previously configured BBX controllers

in the Read 1-5 options. 6. Click the OK button to initiate the read operation.

To move calibration read files from FlashScan V2/AutoCal to your PC for editing and backup purposes;

1. Connect your FlashScan V2/AutoCal device to your PC. 2. Open EFILive Explorer. 3. Navigate to the directory on your PC where you wish to save the file. 4. Navigate to the [F3: Data Files] -> EFILive ->Tune -> Read location and drag

the selected tune file to your PC.



RSA Digital Signature

In early 2009 Cummins ECM's were manufactured with higher levels of security consisting of an RSA Digital Signature on the calibrations.

If your CM2100A ECM was replaced any time after 2009 then it is likely the anti-tuning protection will be active. CM849 ECM’s are not affected.

EFILive has developed a method to turn off the OBD-II Digital Signature validation. If after reading the tune file, the Bootloader Rev displays 1000601, users will need to refer to the Cummins BootRSA Patch User Guide before proceeding.

http://download.efilive.com/Tutorials/PDF/Cummins%20BootRSA%20Patch%20User%20Guide.pdf



Editing a Tune File

Follow the steps below to modify your Dodge Cummins ECM calibration.

NEVER use a tune file that may contain traces of a previous tuner. ALWAYS start with a clean base file. EFILive cannot always detect the presence of another tuner.

1. Open the EFILive V7.5 Tune Tool application 2. Click the File Open button.

3. Navigate to the location on your computer where the saved tune file you wish to open is located. Then click on the tune file to select it, and click Open.

4. Calibrations that have been modified with other vendors tuning products may be unsafe to flash using EFILive. It is known that a no-start condition can occur from flashing one of these calibrations into an ECM.

NEVER use a tune file that may contain traces of a previous tuner. ALWAYS start with a clean base file. EFILive cannot always detect the presence of another tuner.



5. On the calibrations tab check that the B9999 Calibration ID reports OK To Flash.

NOTE: If your calibration reports Incomplete, Do Not Flash you need obtain a stock calibration file before proceeding.

6. Navigate to the table(s) you wish to modify by using the Windows Explorer style navigation window.

7. Edit selected table(s) by changing the values or by using the adjustment functions.



8. A range of tune file security options can be applied in the Permissions tab (or via the V8 software using [F3: Tune] -> [F4: Properties] -> Security Restrictions tab).

9. Save changes to the tune file by using the Save tuning file, Save tuning file as,

or Save tuning file for AutoCal option.

If using the Save option, ensure you have a copy of your stock tune saved

elsewhere.

Save tuning file as, and Save tuning file for AutoCal options automatically

appends a sequence number to the filename to make it unique giving users a history of sequentially numbered files with each saved change made.



Licensing Requirements

To Flash a Dodge Cummins ECM, the following licensing conditions must be met:

1. For FlashScan V2, the Dodge Cummins Tuning Option must be enabled. 2. FlashScan V2/AutoCal must have an available VIN License (if not already

licensed).

Dodge Cummins Tuning Option Enabled

To ensure that your FlashScan V2 device is licensed to tune Dodge Cummins vehicles:

1. Connect your FlashScan V2 or AutoCal device to your PC. 2. Open the EFILive Scan and Tune application. 3. Select the [F7: License] option in the left-hand pane. 4. Select [F2: Hardware] to display Tuning License details.

5. To purchase additional Tuning Licenses for FlashScan V2, click on the Purchase Tuning License Activation Code(s) link to order products. NOTE: AutoCal

Users should contact their tuner before purchasing Tuning Licenses. 6. Enter emailed Activation Code and select Activate.



VIN Licensing

Each vehicle that you tune requires an available VIN license. The license is allocated during the flashing process. Reflashing the same controller multiple times using the same FlashScan V2/AutoCal only uses one license.

To check that you have an available VIN license to allocate to your vehicle perform these steps.

1. Connect your FlashScan V2 or AutoCal device to your PC. 2. Open the EFILive Scan and Tune application. 3. Select the [F7: License] option in the left-hand pane. 4. Select [F3: VINs] to display VIN License details.

5. To purchase additional VIN Licenses, click on the Purchase Activation Code(s)

link to order products. NOTE: AutoCal Users should contact their Tuner before purchasing additional VIN licenses to discuss tune file compatibility.

6. Enter emailed Activation Code and select Activate.



Flashing the ECM

Dodge Cummins ECM flashing is supported by;

1. EFILive Scan and Tune software (V8 software). 2. FlashScan V2. 3. AutoCal.

EFILive Scan and Tune

Follow the steps below to flash your Dodge Cummins ECM controller.

1. Connect your FlashScan V2 or AutoCal device to your PC and your vehicle. 2. Turn the vehicle ignition to the On positon (not the Accessory position. Vehicle

must not be cranked/running when flashing). 3. Open the EFILive Scan and Tune application. 4. Select the [F3: Tune] option in the left-hand pane. 5. Click on the Open button at the bottom left of the screen.

6. Select the calibration file for the controller you wish to flash or license. 7. If tune file security has been applied to the tune file, review and accept the

Security Warning.

7. Click on the [F7: Full Flash] options in the left-hand pane.



8. Click on the Check License button. This will indicate if the controller is already

licensed or not. 9. When the Check License process is complete a countdown timer will be

shown. When prompted perform the following actions:

a. Turn the vehicle ignition Off. b. Click on the Start button to begin the countdown timer. c. DO NOT turn the vehicle ignition on until the countdown timer expires.

This time is critical to allow the ECM to perform internal functions after a read operation.

10. If the controller is not licensed, select the Activate License button, and follow the prompts to license the controller.

11. Select Full Flash button to commence the flash. Three notification screens will display. Please ensure that you read and understand the contents of these screens before proceeding with the flash operation.

12. While the ECM is flashing an Elapsed time indicator, an Estimated Time Remaining indicator, and a Progress bar will display detailing the Flash progress.

13. When the flash process is complete a countdown timer will be shown. When prompted perform the following actions:

a. Turn the vehicle ignition Off. b. Click on the Start button to begin the countdown timer. c. DO NOT turn the vehicle ignition on until the countdown timer expires.

This time is critical to allow the ECM to perform internal functions after a read operation.

14. Once the countdown timer is completed the flash summary will be shown.



FlashScan V2

Follow these steps to license and flash the selected controller.

1. Setup FlashScan V2 for BBX features if not already setup. 2. Copy selected tune file(s) from your PC to FlashScan V2 if not already copied. 3. Connect your FlashScan V2 device to your vehicle. 4. Turn the vehicle ignition to the On positon (not the Accessory position. Vehicle

must not be cranked/running when flashing). 5. Navigate to the F2 Tune Tool -> F1 Tuning and select F3 Program Full menu

option. 6. Using the arrow keys, navigate to the correct tune file and select OK.

7. If the controller has not been licensed by the selected FlashScan V2 previously, you will be presented with the License this controller now? message. Select Yes to license the controller.

8. Click the OK button to initiate the flash operation. 9. When the flash process is complete the Reset Controller notification will be

shown. When prompted perform the following actions:

a. Turn the vehicle ignition Off. b. Click on the Start button to begin the countdown timer. c. DO NOT turn the vehicle ignition on until the countdown timer




AutoCal

Follow these steps to license and flash the selected controller.

1. Install AutoCal configuration files provided by your Tuner if not already setup. 2. Copy selected tune file(s) from your PC to FlashScan V2 if not already copied. 3. Connect your AutoCal device to your vehicle. 4. Turn the vehicle ignition to the On or Accessory position (vehicle must not be

cranked/running when flashing). 5. Navigate using the arrow keys to the Full 1-5 options for full flash.

6. Select the correct tune file from those listed and select OK. 7. If the controller has not been licensed by the selected AutoCal device, you will be

presented with the License controller? message. Select OK to license the controller.

8. Click the OK button to initiate the flash operation. 9. When the flash process is complete the Reset Controller notification will be

shown. When prompted perform the following actions: a. Turn the vehicle ignition Off. b. Click on the Start button to begin the countdown timer. c. DO NOT turn the vehicle ignition on until the countdown timer




Setting up FlashScan V2/AutoCal for Reading, Flashing and Logging using V8 Scan and Tune

There are a range of configuration files that need to be programmed onto FlashScan and AutoCal to enable hardware to work in standalone mode for your controller. Each step can be programmed into the device individually, or collectively.

With your FlashScan V2/AutoCal plugged in to a USB port, open V8 Scan and Tune and click on the [F5: BBX] option.

BBL (Black Box Logging) Configuration

EFILive’s Enhanced Data Logging (EDA) allows customers to log 45 individual data parameters specifically chosen to complement tuning at up to 50 frames per second for both FlashScan V2/AutoCal Black Box Logging (BBL) & V7.5 pass-thru logging.

EDA is only accessible to customers who upgrade to EFILive’s CSP5 operating system. Refer to the CSP Upgrade Tutorial - CM849 5.9L or the CSP Upgrade Tutorial - CM2100A 6.7L for further details.

Limited factory logging is available on non-CSP operating systems by;

1. Select the [F2: Scan] option in the left-hand pane.

2. Remove any unnecessary controller configurations to ensure capacity restrictions are not exceeded.

3. Add the correct controller to your list; a. Press the green '+' icon. b. Right clock on the Engine Controller box. c. Select controller. d. Read and accept the BBL Information display. e. Select OK.

4. Navigate and select Available PIDs to facilitate logging.






5. Drag PID selections from the Available PIDs window into the Selected PIDs

window.

BBR & BBF (Black Box Reading and Flashing) Configuration

1. Select the [F3: Tune] option in the left-hand pane. 2. Remove any unnecessary controller configurations to ensure capacity restrictions

are not exceeded. 3. Add your chosen controller(s) to your list;

a. Press the green '+' icon. b. Right click on the Engine Controller or Transmission Controller box. c. Click on a selected controller. d. Select OK



Switchable Tune Configuration

Switchable tune configuration is only required when CSP5 tune files are to be flashed into the ECM.

1. Select the [F4: Switch] option in the left-hand pane. 2. Enter switchable tune names you wish to display on FlashScan V2/AutoCal as

appropriate.



Quick Setup

1. Select the [F6: Quick Setup] option in the left-hand pane.

2. Edit FlashScan V2 or AutoCal Settings as required. Ensure that CSP5 tunes can be switched after powering off FlashScan V2/AutoCal by selecting

1. [F6: Logging] –> At start-up, automatically re-select the most recently used PID list.

3. Select appropriate BBX Quick Setup options. 4. To place tune files on FlashScan V2/AutoCal, add tune files to the Quick Setup

using the green '+' icon.

Write this configuration to FlashScan V2 or AutoCal using the [Program Quick Setup] function. The [Program Quick Setup] programs all selected Scan, Tune, Switch options, as well as selected device settings, BBX Quick Setup selections and tune files. Once the device is programmed, FlashScan V2 or AutoCal is configured for BBX functions and tune switching via FlashScan V2 or AutoCal.

Each option can be programmed individually using the [Program] button on each tab, or collectively using the [Program Quick Setup] option.



Data Logging with V7.5 Scan Tool

EFILive’s Enhanced Data Logging (EDA) allows customers to log 45 individual data parameters specifically chosen to complement tuning at up to 50 frames per second for both FlashScan V2/AutoCal Black Box Logging (BBL) & V7.5 pass-thru logging.

EDA is only accessible to customers who upgrade to EFILive’s CSP5 operating system. Refer to the CSP Upgrade Tutorial - CM849 5.9L or the CSP Upgrade Tutorial - CM2100A 6.7L for further details.

Limited factory logging is available on non-CSP operating systems.

To perform the tasks below you should have your FlashScan V2/AutoCal device connected to your vehicle.

The first thing you need to do is select the correct ECM type to log, in this case the 'CMB CM849' ECM is what you need. Select this option and press OK.

If you have other selections (or warnings like the screenshot below) the logging will either fail to start or be a lot slower than expected.






In the situation like above you should create a new PID selection group. To create a new PID selection group;

1. Navigate to the PIDs [F8] tab. 2. Create a new blank PID selection file by clicking the "Clear Existing PID's" button

and unselect all PIDs.

The Pre-Defined PID Groups should now look like this

3. Double click the group you wish to log. You can only select the EFILive EDA

Scan group if you have flashed a CSP5 tune file.



4. Click on the 'Save PID selection' icon, and rename for easy reference later on.

5. Select the Yellow button to monitor data, or the Red button to log data

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